To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.
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Latest Action · June 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
This bill extends fishing and maritime regulations designed to protect North Atlantic right whales. Specifically, it amends the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act by pushing back the expiration date of certain whale protection rules from 2028 to 2035, giving these regulations an additional seven years of effectiveness. The regulations primarily affect commercial fishing and shipping industries operating in Atlantic waters, as well as environmental and conservation groups that advocate for marine mammal protection. The bill carries no new direct federal funding requirements, as it simply extends existing regulatory frameworks that are already in place. By extending the timeline, Congress is allowing current protections to remain in effect longer as the endangered North Atlantic right whale population continues recovery efforts.
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